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Kate

Meet Kate

As someone who is literally a tree-hugger, I find solace in nature & have a passion for sharing how walking & photography can enrich your life. Whether you are looking for a way through grief, want to be mindful about your relationship with nature, or simply want to walk more, you are welcome here.

with love Kate

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Kate - Tree hugger 🌲 Nature Lover | Using walking and photography to transform my life. Join me this fall - take the #AutumnWalksChallenge 👇

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Giving a big 👍🏻 to nighttime 🎢 riding

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In the hopes that I can entice any of my local St. Louis animal lovers into adopting a rabbit this holiday season, I took a picture of every rabbit that I gave water to at the missouri house rabbit society last night. I could tell you something wonderful about each and every one of them - they are pure hearts that love to be loved and need homes so badly. Amongst this crew are so many uniques souls - a bunny that literally flops into your arms when you start to pet it, a bunny that gets mad and grunts when you touch its toys, a room of bunnies from a hoarding situation that have learned to trust again and all jump up when you walk in the room, waiting their turn to be petted... Even if you are just curious about what it’s like to own a rabbit, the house rabbit society has wonderful educational classes for that. And I would be happy to share anything I have learned over the last year of working with them. #bunnies #adoptable #adobt #rabbit #rabbitsofinstagtam #rabbits #stl #stlouis #petadoption

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When I came home the other night, a coyote came running down the street, sat down on the sidewalk and stared at me. It was remarkably similar to those moments where I am walking through the woods and stumble across a deer and stop so as not to scare it off, only the watcher was the coyote and the watched was me. Eventually it got up and continued on leaving me alone under the moonlight amongst the wonder. Days later here I am thinking about the coyote. Are there deer out there still thinking about me? #naturelovers #nature #wildlife #missouri #coyote #deer

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My quest to become invisible to them continues...

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I lost my phone near a pond on this trail where I sat while one by one all the #turtles swam up for a look. Luckily they were good stewards and kept a watchful eye over it while I wandered through the woods, forgetful.

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It’s impossible to get a picture of her in focus 🤪 this is rhea named after the daughter of the earth goddess Gaia and the sky god Uranus. Seem mighty for such a small creature? You have no idea the force these little ones hold within their tiny bodies. Strong willed, curious and ever-exploring - I don’t think they have an inkling how fragile they are. Getting to know the spirit of dwarf hamsters over the years has been a gift that has taught me so much about how I perceive things (and where I go wrong). Last night, Volunteering at the rabbit shelter I was struck by how when you touch a bunny it is almost as if they soak in your energy, and in doing so expand your ability to love. Like the love could never end - they could and would receive it forever and you can give it forever. And how that transfer of energy leaves you warm and soft. How lucky we are to have animals to learn from?
#animals #dwarfhamster #dwarfhamstersofinstagram #dwarfhamsters #hamsters #lessons #animallovers #animallessons #lessonsfromanimals

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#reflection

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#wind

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Was treated to a spectacular color show by the clouds and light this morning
#gravelroad #clouds #road #midwest #bigsky #light #autumnlight #bliss #naturelover #naturelovers #walk #hikearizona

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#arch #stlouis #stl #saintlouis #gatewayarch

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Arch leg at sunset

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Something for you to try. Go to the forest as the sun is setting and lean against a tree. Be as quiet as you can. After a bit of time you will begin to hear the forest come alive with the sounds of squirrels foraging and exploring. If you look up you may be lucky enough to see one of these little masters of the trees running across their highway in the sky. #squirrels

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In my childhood yard there was a pine tree. Every year on the night of the first snow I would sneak outside and climb as high as I could, look at the stars and wonder at the changing seasons, what would the next year bring? I remember so distinctly my sticky hands smelling of sap, the cold crisp December air filled with the mystery of the unknown and the stars bright against the dark blue sky. Whenever I see a pine I feel drawn to those days, the ritual of curious questioning, being held by nature, waiting for what happens next...

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Every once in awhile I go through a phase where I can look at something beautiful and not see it’s beauty. It scares me because I swirl into thoughts of the gift of appreciation never being with me again. And then magically one day the wonder and joy reappears. Perhaps being thankful for being thankful is the lesson here...I don’t know but these blue skies, unruly trees and sunset lit land is something special indeed. To whoever created it undying gratitude. #gratitude #autumn #thankful #sunset #missouri

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Twirling in autumn fields across from fog tipped mountains... When i look back at my photos after time has created a distance I have a softer, kinder view of them. What seemed mundane at the time becomes understood for the beauty of a moment it was. #arkansas #fall #fog #mood #fall #autumnwalkschallenge

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Perfect light

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